Dr. Andrew Empel was born and raised in Atlanta. He was inspired as a child to become a veterinarian by his father and his experience working at Vernon Woods Animal Hospital. Dr. Empel completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in 1996 and graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000; the same year he joined his dad at Vernon Woods Animal Hospital. Since then, Dr. Empel and his father also opened North Springs Animal Clinic in 2005 and Brookhaven Animal Hospital in 2010. Dr. Empel has a special interest in dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. He shares his home with his young son Brayden and their English Cream Retriever, Finley. Dr. Empel and Brayden enjoy bumming around the house, playing outside, and generally just being together. Dr. Empel also enjoys boating, skiing, traveling, and attending sporting events in his free time.